The All-New PS Portal Update Revives the Device
Two years ago, when I first reviewed the PlayStation Portal, I praised its potential and said,
"If it had access to cloud gaming too, it'd be better still."Now, after a long wait, that feature is fully here, completely transforming the handheld experience.
Full Cloud Gaming Support Without a PS5
Although Sony introduced cloud gaming in beta about a year ago for a limited selection of titles, the latest major update removes those restrictions. You can now play hundreds of games via cloud streaming without needing to connect the Portal to a PS5 or PS5 Pro. From my testing, gameplay has been mostly free of lag.
Expanding the Game Library
With this update, Sony has significantly increased the number of supported games available through cloud streaming. More than a thousand titles are now accessible, including a vast portion of games you already own. These appear in a new "Your Library" section for easy browsing and streaming.
Personal Experience With the Updated Portal
- As a games and tech writer, I have an extensive PS5 and classic game collection.
- After updating, I immediately saw over 100 available titles, many of which I had forgotten I owned.
- The selection was almost complete, with very few games missing.
This update breathes new life into the PS Portal, turning it into a versatile handheld gaming device with an expansive game library at your fingertips.
Summary: Sony's latest PS Portal update unlocks full cloud gaming for over a thousand titles, transforming it into a lag-free, standalone handheld with access to almost an entire personal game library.